You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

The Advent Course 2024

Every Monday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
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Coming up soon....Our Advent Course - starting from Monday 25th November for 4 Monday's - at 1.30-3pm.
Discussions, crafts, seasonal refreshments and friendship.
No Skill, equipment or payment needed, just bring yourself...and perhaps a friend
For more information or to book at space please contact Rev Catrin Engh on [email protected]

Film at Four

for 2 hours, 30 mins
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Come and join us at St John's when church becomes a cinemafor the afternoon - seasonal family film will be shown on 30.11.24 - Film starts at 4pm...doors open at 3.30pm.
Refreshments will be served
Admission £2.50, Family Ticket for two adults and up to children £5.00.
For more information contact Rev Catrin Engh on [email protected]

Advent Sunday Carol Service

for 1 hour
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As we enter the time of Advent please join us for our Advent Sunday Carol Service

Christmas Tree Festival

for 2 days, 3 hours
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Our annual Christmas Tree Festival - come and see our many trees to start your Chrismas season, tree decorated by members of the congregation, local youth groups and charities. Refreshments will be served. Santa will visit on Saturday afternoon, there are children's competitions and we are asking you this year to choose your favourite tree and the winner will get a prize.
Church will be open on saturday 07.12.24 10am-4pm
See separate note regarding the concert on Saturday night
Sunday 08.12.24 we will be open 12pm - 4pm
Monday 09.12.24 we will be open 10am - 1pm
This year our chosen charity to receive 50% of the money raised, sharing with the church building fund, will be 'Bridge the Gap' - a charity centred around child mental health, supporting youngsters struggling with worry, anxiety and self-esteem

Carols Around the Tree

for 1 hour, 15 mins
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Join us and the students from Broomfield college who run the Welcome cafe from St Johns each Friday for carols around the tree...followed by refreshments

Walking Nativity

for 1 hour
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We will start at St John's Church at 2.30pm and will travel to St Alkmund's along the way hearing the Christmas Story....dressing the part is encouraged -be a shepherd, an angel....adults and children alike

Carols and Nine Lessons

for 1 hour
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Hear the Christmas story and join the choir in singing well known carols

Christmas Day Eucharist

for 1 hour
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Welcoming the new born king at St John's